Maturita 2026

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Canada 🇨🇦 ​

1. Basic Demographics & Geography ​

  • Area: Approximately 10 million square kilometres (the second largest country in the world).

  • Population: Around 38 million people.

  • Capital: Ottawa.

  • Official Languages: It is a bilingual country – English and French. French is mainly spoken in the province of QuĂ©bec.

2. Landscape & Climate ​

  • Geography: The landscape is highly diverse, featuring lots of lakes, lowlands, and highlands.

  • Climate: It varies heavily depending on the region. There is an extremely cold climate in the north, but it transitions into mild summers in the south.

3. Political System (Your strong point) ​

  • Canada is a member of the British Commonwealth.

  • De jure (Officially): It is a constitutional monarchy. The head of state is King Charles III, who is represented locally by the Governor General.

  • De facto (In practice): It is a parliamentary federal democracy divided into 10 provinces and 3 territories.

  • Separation of Powers:

    • Executive power: The Government, led by the Prime Minister (currently Justin Trudeau).

    • Legislative power: The Parliament, which consists of two chambers: the House of Commons and the Senate.

    • Judicial power: Independent courts, with the highest authority being the Supreme Court.

4. Economy (Industry & Agriculture) ​

  • Natural Resources: The economy relies heavily on mining, forestry, and petroleum (oil).

  • Other Sectors: Engineering, agriculture (growing crops), and a massive tourism sector.

5. Culture & Points of Interest (POIs) ​

  • Famous Destinations: Niagara Falls (one of the most famous tourist destinations in the world) and the city of Vancouver.

  • National Sports: Ice hockey is their official winter sport, and Lacrosse is their official summer sport.

Speaking Strategy for the Exam:

Start with the basic facts (population, languages, climate). Then, spend the majority of your time on the political system. Using Latin terms like de jure and de facto alongside terms like executive, legislative, and judicial power will make you sound incredibly well-prepared and educated. You can finish off by mentioning their natural resources and love for ice hockey.

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